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INK WELL: DICK BLICK SELLS TATTOO INK?!!!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

This past week, I learned of art store Dick Blick’s announcement that they would be pulling their tatto ink brand . “Skin Candy” from their retail and online stores… Continue reading →

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Tattoos

INK WELL: ELLEN MURPHY: “YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST TATTOO”

Posted on April 1, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

This past week I sat down with Cambridge based tattooer Ellen Murphy and found out what it takes make it as a female in the tattoo industry. Continue reading →

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Watch

INK WELL: IS “INK MASTER” THE NEW FACE OF TATTOO REALITY TV?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

This week I consider Ink Masters and where tattoo reality television is headed. Continue reading →

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Experience

INK WELL: WITH THE CANCELLATION OF “NY INK” WHAT’S NEXT FOR TLC?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

With the cancellation of the popular show “NY Ink,” I look back on TLC’s reality based tattoo television programing and consider what’s next. Continue reading →